OM Leadership & Organizational Development 3

Question 1

An organization wants to assess whether its leadership pipeline is strong enough to meet future needs. Which practice BEST addresses this concern?

Accepted Answer

Succession planning and talent review processes

Answer

Succession planning systematically identifies and develops internal talent to ensure leadership continuity for critical roles.

Question 2

Which organizational structure gives functional managers and project managers equal authority, requiring employees to report to both simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Matrix organization

Answer

A matrix organization overlays project teams across functional departments, creating dual reporting relationships.

Question 3

Edgar Schein's model of organizational culture identifies three levels. Which level is the DEEPEST and most difficult to change?

Accepted Answer

Basic underlying assumptions

Answer

Basic underlying assumptions are unconscious, taken-for-granted beliefs that form the core of organizational culture and are highly resistant to change.

Question 4

A CEO wants to shift the company culture from siloed, competitive behaviors to collaborative cross-functional teamwork. Which OD intervention would be MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a new performance appraisal system with peer reviews and team metrics

Answer

Changing reward and measurement systems to reinforce team collaboration directly influences behavior and signals new cultural expectations.

Question 5

In leader-member exchange (LMX) theory, the 'in-group' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Subordinates with whom the leader develops high-quality, trust-based relationships with expanded roles and responsibilities

Answer

LMX theory describes how leaders develop differentiated relationships, with in-group members receiving more latitude, support, and resources than out-group members.

(OM) Organizational Management Specialty Certification Practice Test

(OM) Organizational Management Specialty Certification Practice Test

OM Leadership & Organizational Development 3